Question

Please explain how you solved 5x+2=47

Answer 1

Subtract 2 from both sides, then divide both sides by 5 to get X=9

Answer 2

Explanation:

5x+2-2=47-2 subtract 2 from both sides

5x=45 simplify

5x/5 = 45/5 divide both sides by 5

x=9 simplify